When I set up the "Let there be Hockey I, and II" tournament, I made the request via PM.. I had asked him much earlier his preferred way of these types requests, and I can't remember what his answer was,, either feedback, or PM, but I know he didn't say via the forums..
Incidently.. the premise of the hockey tournament worked., as hockey is back Oct 5th! Now.. I have to think of a new clan name...